“You can’t get a breath of fresh air … without us knowing.” bluestork/Shutterstock Thanks to the rise of AI, a new kind of surveillance camera has rapidly proliferated across the United States. Typically referred to as automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, they’re most often mounted along roadways, where they log the movements […]

I’ve seen lots of so-called “smart” bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There’s nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart bulbs have really caught on in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. They are a breeze to use, work exactly as advertised and offer a simplified introduction into the world of smart home automation. Also, there’s just something fun about barking “turn

People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store. Sony Sony has notified customers in a handful of European countries that they’ll soon lose access to some movies that they’ve purchased through the PlayStation Store due to the upcoming expiration of a licensing deal

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget. Hot Reviews Summer™ is in full swing, and we’re back with another round of devices that we’ve recently put through their paces. If you’re into gaming handhelds, smart glasses, smart speakers and both pro-grade and vlogging cameras, this week’s roundup is for you. Keep scrolling to catch

Paul Meade will start OpenAI’s hardware division, ‘Bloomberg’ says. Apple Paul Meade, an Apple VP who heads the Vision Products Group, is reportedly leaving the company next week for OpenAI. According to Bloomberg, the top executive in charge of the Vision Pro headset and Apple’s smart glasses projects will be starting up the AI company’s

It suspended all access to Mythos and Fable after an order from the US government. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The US government has given Anthropic permission to redeploy Mythos 5 to “a set of US organizations that operate and defend critical infrastructure,” the company has announced on X. While Anthropic didn’t say how

In the immediate aftermath of Microsoft’s announcement that it was raising prices of the Xbox Series X and S for the third time this generation, a tiny trend broke out on our technology news feed. A smattering of stories appeared encouraging readers to run out and buy an Xbox console before the price hike goes into

The workers’ union plans to fight the cuts. Tobias Arhelger/Shutterstock Volkswagen, the auto giant that leads Europe in electric vehicle production, plans to cut 100,000 jobs or 15 percent of its global workforce at German plants over the coming years, Manager Magazin reported. The plan represents the automaker’s largest overhaul in its 89-year

I have long been on the hunt for the perfect distraction-free writing setup. The latest contender is BYOK, which stands for Bring Your Own Keyboard. It’s a simple $199 black plastic rectangle with a low-resolution LCD screen that lets you edit text and does almost nothing else. I’ve tried dedicated apps. I’ve even converted an